<今日の進捗>Book6 - 75(What can we use to wipe dirt from the floor?)
<オリジナル回答>When are you likely to queue a) in traffic b) in a shop c) for the toilets?You are likely to queue a)in traffic during the rush hour b)in a shop when it has a clearance sale c)for the toilets when there is a sport match.
In what situations should people be dismissed from work at a single stroke? People should be dismissed from work at a single stroke whey they embezzle something.
When are we likely to lick our wounds?We are likely to lick our wounds when we break up with a lover.
What things about your last holiday have really struck in your mind?The scene of Mt. Fuji has really struck in my mind.
What do we mean by a crude joke?By a crude joke, we mean a joke related to sexual matters.
What do you think it could mean if a woman spat in a man’s face?I think if a woman spat in a man’s face it could mean that he made her angry.
What can we use to wipe dirt from the floor?We can use a cotton cloth to wipe dirt from the floor.
<単語・イディオム>in turn :
順番に、かわるがわる
queue :
(順番を待つ人や乗り物の)列;(人や車が)列を作る
jump the queue :
順番を無視して並んでいる列の前に出る、割り込む
stroke :
撫でる、さする
the stroke of lightning :
落雷
the roll of thunder :
雷鳴
at a stroke :
一撃で、一気に、あっという間に
lick :
なめる、(舌で)口の中に入れる
lick one’s wounds :
(敗北・処罰などの後に)痛手から立ち直ろうとする、傷心を癒す
lick the plates clean :
皿をきれいに舐める
noticeboard :
掲示板
stick in one’s mind :
心にこびりついて離れない、強く印象に残っている
crude joke :
卑猥な冗談、下品な冗談
spit in one’s face / eys :
~を軽蔑する
spit :
(料理の油などが)パチパチはねる
rag :
ぼろ、ぼろきれ
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